According to a statement issued by the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr. Musa Mohammed, and made available to newsmen,the Police image maker said acting on credible intelligence, Operatives of the Bayelsa State Police Command apprehended a suspect in connection with the murder.
The suspect one, Lucky Okubo, male aged 17yrs, who was arrested by police operatives attached to Ekeki Divisional Police Headquarters, that upon interrogation the suspect said he took the deceased to a hotel, where he intended to have carnal knowledge with her.
The suspect claimed that the deceased went to the bathroom to take her bath but fell, in which she sustained injuries.
He said he invited the hotel manager who assisted in taking the deceased to Federal Medical Centre , Yenagoa where she was confirmed dead by a Medical Doctor on duty.
Meanwhile, the suspect is in custody at the SCID, Yenagoa while investigation continues with a view to ascertain the cause of death.
The Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command urge the general public to remain calm, vigilant and to report any suspicious activities within their neighbourhood to security agencies.
